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Chamber Business Breakfasts Return
 We'll host our first Business Breakfast since early 2020 on Wednesday, January 11, at 7:15 am. Join us at Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed, 2518 U.S. Route 202 in Winthrop, to learn how the organization protects local lakes, ponds, and streams.
Arrive at 7:15 for coffee and pastries. Meeting will be from 7:30-8:30 am.
There is no fee to attend. RSVP to rsvp@winthropchamber.org (Your RSVP isn't necessary, but we appreciate it. It will help us to plan.)
FMI: Email info@winthropchamber.org or visit winthropchamber.org.
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Current Chamber Board Officers and Members
 The Chamber held its annual meeting on Sept. 15th at the Androscoggin Yacht Club in Wayne. In the process, we welcomed two new officers, Linda Easterbrooks and Nicole Thomas, and a new board member, Rachel Littler.
Below is a list of officers:
Along with the officers, the Chamber board includes the following members:
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Chamber Seeks BAH Hosts, Breakfast Speakers, and Event Planners
 Consider hosting a Chamber Business After Hours or speaking at an upcoming Business Breakfast to grow your business and expand your network. We'll hold them every quarter, so be sure to get your requests in early! We're also looking for help planning these and other Chamber events.
FMI: Email the Event Committee: rsvp@winthropchamber.org.
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Sponsor a Chamber Event While You Promote Your Business
Dear Chamber members,
We're pleased to announce that some of our members have stepped up to sponsor our community events, including the Fourth of July Fireworks, the Sidewalk Art Festival, the Holiday Parade, and other activities that foster local business success.
This year, we're again offering major sponsorship levels (details below) to help businesses get publicity during our annual events. These sponsor levels are limited, so let us know if you want to participate.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
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Recognition
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1st tier:
$2,500 |
Logo on website events page, top listing in pre and post-event marketing materials, table space at all events, half-page ad in our Visitor’s Guide. (A limited number are available.)
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2nd tier:
$1,500 |
Logo on website events page, 2nd level listing in event marketing materials, table space at event, quarter-page ad in our Visitor’s Guide.
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3rd tier:
$1,000 |
Logo on website events page, 3rd level listing in event marketing materials, table space at event.
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4th tier:
$500 |
Logo on website events page and 4th level listing in event marketing materials.
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| $50/$100: Individual events only |
5th & 6th place listing on event marketing materials.
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To sign up, please print out and fill in our sponsorship form and mail it together with your payment to the address on the form.
FMI: Email Interim Executive Director Bill Stone: info@winthropchamber.org.
Since our sponsorship request in August, the following members and friends of the Chamber have joined our major sponsor roll:
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First Tier:
Alternative Manufacturing Inc.
Kennebec Savings Bank
Second Tier:
Kennebec Cabin Company
Third Tier:
Homestead Realty
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Fourth Tier:
Big White Barn
C. Caprara
Hoyt Chiropractice
Michael Levey
Sprague & Curtis
van der Brew
Winthrop Veterinary Hospital
Fifth Tier:
Winthrop American Legion Post
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Thank you so much for your support!
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Wanted: Chamber Members' Facebook Pages
 We plan to update our Facebook page more often. Chamber members, if you want us to feature your page, please email your link to info@winthropchamber.org. Thanks!
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New Visitor's Guide Now Available
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Our latest Visitor's Guide showcases Winthrop Lakes Region businesses and attractions. It also features a new section with business resources, and we welcome the Town of Leeds to our coverage area.
We've distributed the guides to Maine Visitor Information Centers and they're also available at local and regional businesses, including van der Brew and The Winthrop History and Heritage Center. |
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FMI: Email the Chamber: info@winthropchamber.org.
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Hoyt Chiropractic Center
WE CARE
Our mission is to offer gentle, effective family care in a positive, healing environment where you and your family's well-being come first. Health is so much more than not feeling pain!
Dr. Michael A. Hoyt, DC
Dr. Lacaya Hoyt, DC
1354 U.S. Route 202, Winthrop
FMI: Call (207) 377-2151, email info@hoytchiro.com, or visit hoytchiro.com
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KLT 2023 Lyceum Lectures
Thursdays, March 16, 23, and 30
Kennebec Land Trust
Featured topic: Maine’s State Parks and Public Lands: Conserving Nature, Managing People, and Embracing the Future
Save the dates! More information to come soon.
FMI: Call (207) 377-2848 or visit tklt.org
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Become a Score Volunteer
More than 135 Maine professionals with a passion for helping small businesses and nonprofits serve as volunteer mentors with SCORE. If you’d like to become a SCORE Maine Mentor and help make dreams come true, we’d love to have you! Apply today to become a mentor and help make a difference in your community.
FMI: score.org
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Franklin Savings Bank
FMI: franklinsavings.bank
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Maine Revenue Services Rolls Out Tax Portal
The new online system will make it easier, faster, and more convenient to file, pay, and manage state taxes. It will replace I-File, EZ-Pay, and MEETRS, which will be deactivated for rollout two tax types on May 31, 2023.
All eligible business taxpayers will need to start using the Maine Tax Portal before that time.
FMI: Email taxpayerassist@maine.gov or visit maine.gov/revenue/portalFAQ
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Caregiving Right at Home
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being low and 5 being high, how would you rate your quality of life?
Considering your quality of life is a great way to start the new year. At Right at Home, quality of life is so important, it has become our mission.
3 Ways To Improve Your Quality of Life
Independence
People who feel they have autonomy and control over their lives tend to live longer.
Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, don't smoke, and drink in moderation. Get regular health check-ups and vaccinations. Consider making in-home adaptations that can help your mobility.
Satisfying Relationships
Studies have shown that people who have satisfying relationships are happier, healthier, and may live longer. Find easy ways to stay in touch with friends and family.
Having a Positive Mindset
According to the American Psychological Association, focusing on connection, wellness, healthy thinking, and meaning can empower you to withstand and learn from difficult and traumatic experiences.
Right at Home's professional in-home caregivers provide services that support seniors' physical and emotional health.
Contact us today for a FREE in-home consultation.
FMI: (207) 573-3999 | rightathome.net/winthrop
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Buy at Amazon and Support The Bailey Library
You can now shop on Amazon and support the Bailey Public Library at the same time!
Visit smile.amazon.com and enter Winthrop Public Library Foundation in the search box on the bottom-right side of the screen. After you click "search," the Winthrop Public Library Foundation will appear in the results. Click "Select" next to where it says "Winthrop, ME." AmazonSmile will donate 0.5 percent of your purchase price of eligible products to the Winthrop Public Library Foundation. There is no cap on how much they will donate!
We appreciate all of your support.
FMI: baileylibrary.org
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